š± What losing Allstate Arena contracts means for Rosemontās mayorās family business
Good morning Rosemont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What losing Allstate Arena contracts means for Rosemontās mayorās family business
- When Cody Johnsonās big Rosemont show is happening this spring
- How Novemberās massive trade show could impact Rosemontās hotels and restaurants
Also on today's calendar: FREE Schaumburg Home Show Returns April 18th & 19th! Bigger & Better for 2026! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 54, low: 36.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Rosemont Strips Cleaning, Parking Contracts Away From Mayor's Brother (journal-topics.com) ā Rosemont officials have shifted lucrative cleaning and parking contracts at Allstate Arena and possibly other venues away from a company owned by the mayorās brother, turning work over to BAC Restoration after a competitive bidding process. The story also explains how Rosemontās TIF 4 district, including Rosemont Theater and nearby attractions, affects local tax revenues and funding for schools and public projects. 
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2. 'Time To Start The Next Chapter': Cody Johnson Teases An Album Announcement & Fans Cannot Wait (whiskeyriff.com) ā Cody Johnson is bringing his tour to Rosemontās Allstate Center on May 30, giving local country fans a chance to see him live as he teases a long-awaited new album. After a rapid recovery from an eardrum injury and major award wins, heās hinting at fresh music and collaborations that could drop soon. Ā Ā Ā
3. PLMA announces dates for 2026 Private Label Trade Show (snackandbakery.com) ā A major national trade show is returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this November, bringing thousands of retailers and manufacturers to town. The 2026 PLMA Private Label Trade Show, themed āStore Brands Marketplace,ā will run November 15-17 and is expected to draw exhibitors and buyers from more than 60 countries, boosting local hotels, restaurants, and services. Ā Ā Ā
4. Melanie Martinez Maps Out Global Arena Tour (pollstar.com) ā Melanie Martinez is bringing her āHADES: THE SACRIFICEā arena tour to Allstate Arena in Rosemont on July 17, giving local fans a chance to see her new immersive stage show close to home. Tickets go on sale to the general public April 24, with an artist presale starting April 22 for those who register in advance. Ā Ā Ā
5. Woman Sued For Fabricating ICE Detention Story (ijr.com) ā Local readers may be interested that records place a Skokie woman at a Hampton Inn in Rosemont, not in immigration custody, during the period she claimed she was detained. Dodge Countyās sheriff in Wisconsin is now suing her for allegedly fabricating the ICE detention story, saying evidence from hotel, surveillance, and travel records contradicts her account. Ā Ā Ā
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FREE Schaumburg Home Show Returns April 18th & 19th! Bigger & Better for 2026!
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg
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Midwest Music Marketplace
The Event Center, 3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines
12:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Martin Moreno
Zanies Comedy Club , 5437 Park Pl , Rosemont
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Girls Softball vs DePaul College Prep
Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
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Boys Baseball vs Niles West
Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
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Boys Tennis vs Central Suburban League Crossover
Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
4:30 pm -
Boys Baseball vs Niles West
Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
4:45 pm -
Girls Softball vs Maine East
Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
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Los Huracanes Del Norte
Rosemont Theatre , 5400 N River Rd , Rosemont
8:00 pm -
Puppy Pilates Benefiting Tails Border Pet Rescue in Glenview
1300 Waukegan Rd , Glenview
12:00 pm -
Roast Battle
Zanies Comedy Club , 5437 Park Pl , Rosemont
8:30 pm -
Celebrate Cinco de Drinko at Fat Rosie's Rosemont with an Ass-Kickin' Fiesta
5433 Park Pl , Rosemont
11:00 am
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